- Meeting ambitious GHG emission reduction targets.
- Improving gender parity and racial equity.
Eastman Chemical Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Eastman Chemical Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.5M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.5M tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.0M tCO2e; Scope 3: 9.2M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.5M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
785.6K megaliters
2023
Energy Use
30.7M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.5M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.5M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 6.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 7.0M mtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2020 | 5.1 million metric tons (Scope 1) + 1.3 million metric tons (Scope 2) + (Scope 3 data not explicitly stated) |
| 2019 | 5.1 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2014 | 7.58 million metric tons (including biogenic emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 21.8% against a 32% goal by 2030 (from 2017 baseline).
- Recycled 21.9 million pounds (9,934 MT) of plastic waste in 2023 (72% increase over 2021).
- 64.3% reduction in SO2 emissions compared to 2017 baseline.
- 26.7% reduction in NOx emissions compared to 2017 baseline.
- 31% reduction in Level 1 environmental incidents compared to the 2022 baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Recycle 250 million pounds of plastics annually by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by one-third by 2030.
- 100% renewable electricity in North America and Europe by 2030.
- 95% reduction in SO2 by 2030.
- 50% reduction in NOx by 2030.
- 75% reduction in Level 1 environmental performance indicator by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyInclusion & DiversitySafety